Nutrition and Food Service Supervisor

3 hours ago


Amherst, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nutrition and Food Service Supervisor to join our team at Nova Scotia Health. As a key member of our Nutrition and Food Services department, you will be responsible for the front-line supervision of employees, day-to-day operations, meal service and delivery, and ensuring safe and efficient operations of assigned work areas.

The successful candidate will act as an ambassador and liaison within the integrated model of Nutrition and Food Services, providing guidance and support to employees in the area and remote sites. As part of the management team, you will assist in carrying out administrative and operational functions within designated area(s) and in accordance with NFS strategic plan.

You will be committed to patient safety through continued quality assurance and improvements (food safety) and coordination of tasks. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, leading a team, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About You
  • Completion of a recognized course in Food and Nutrition Management or Nutrition post-secondary degree (preferred)
  • Journeyman Cook Certification is an asset
  • Completion of an Advanced Food Safety Certification and HACCP Training
  • Experience in food service or clinical nutrition management or leadership and operations required, minimum of two (2) years' preferred (recent relevant experience within the last 5 years)
  • Experience preferred in a health care setting and unionized environment
  • Knowledge of and experience in customer-focused food service operations; room service model preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities/staff management/coaching in a unionized environment; Hire, Develop & Retain Solid Performers
  • Demonstrated judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Demonstrated communication skills, written and oral
  • Demonstrated accountability (fiscal, quality improvement, food safety, effective use of food resources, policy implementation/create supportive environments for healthy eating, marketing)
About You Continued
  • People-focused; demonstrated ability to build internal and external collaborative relationships; Understanding and Responding to Stakeholder Needs & Values Relationship with our Stakeholders.
  • Provide Customer-Focused Service Supporting Person-Centered Care; Deliver Customer-Focused Quality Service
  • Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and positive change management orientation – Approaches problems as opportunities for system process improvement.
  • Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. Takes action to address challenges
  • Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practice, and organization health
  • Demonstrates a Commitment to Customers and Service
  • Commitment to creating a Culture of Nutrition where Food is Valued for its Role in Health & Recovery
  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage time in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work outside a set schedule/beyond normal working hours as required
  • Travel to other sites or throughout the province is required. Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Hours
  • Long assignment Part-time (0.40 FTE) - 30 hours biweekly
  • Shifts include days and weekends
  • Travel to other sites may be required
  • Approximately 12 months (assignment length is subject to change)
Compensation and Benefits

$37.38 hourly

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.



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